1971 Dodge Dart vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1971 Dodge Dart. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1971 Dodge Dart.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Dodge Dart | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Dart | 325 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2770 mm |
